Class Acts: New Innovation Center Gives Students a Head of STEAM 

Peekskill High School (PHS) has unveiled its new STEAM Innovation Center.   The PHS STEAM Innovation Center culminates Peekskill’s Capital Project that voters approved in October 2019.   Under the project, the […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Sleepy Hollow High School’s Bianca Vercesi

Senior Bianca Vercesi competed in her final race of the cross-country season on Nov. 20. That was the State Federation Meet, where the best varsity runners in New York State gather to compete, racing against […] Read more »

Ossining’s Emma San Martin Poised for Liftoff after West Point

West Point Cadet Emma San Martin, an Ossining High School graduate, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship for continued academic study following graduation in May 2022.  San Martin, […] Read more »

Westchester Social Studies Teachers Participate in Holocaust Education Seminar

How do you decide what facts to include in a history textbook? How do the facts not included change the narrative? How do you tackle teaching the topic of the […] Read more »

Your Kids Are Spending Long Hours In Front Of The Screen? Here’s How To Protect Their Health

It’s no secret that kids these days are spending more time in front of screens than ever before. Whether it’s playing video games, watching TV, or browsing the internet, children […] Read more »

Pocantico’s Winter Concerts include Drama, Action along with Music

There was plenty of action and drama included in Pocantico Hills School’s virtual holiday concerts for families. The performances were directed by music teachers Sheila DePaola and Michael Murray and […] Read more »

Ossining Celebrates Growth of My Brother’s Keeper Movement

Ossining started a My Brother’s Keeper chapter at Ossining High School four years ago with a handful of students. Since then, the program has expanded to three more schools – […] Read more »

Ossining Community Spirit on Display at Winter Wonderland Event

The Ossining School District held its second annual Winter Wonderland at Ossining High School Dec. 17. Children and families had a chance to pick up toys, books, gloves and more […] Read more »

Advances in Safety, Security, Energy Efficiency, Athletic Facilities at Poco

2021 was a great year for progress at Pocantico Hills School, with the new tennis and pickleball courts opening, many advances in energy-efficiency and additional safety and security measures in […] Read more »

High School Students Learn the Importance of Mental Health

Asking for help with a mental health problem can be difficult. The JCK Foundation aims to destigmatize mental health. The foundation recently visited one of Briarcliff High School’s health classes […] Read more »